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BU05 MVE

2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883

Black Petrol 883cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,192 mi
Last recorded15,192 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 8838,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 MVE
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXlh 883
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 15,192 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 13,173 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 15,154 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 15,154 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 15,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 15,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 15,045 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 14,848 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 14,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 14,042 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 11,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 11,559 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2014 11,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2013 11,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2012 11,153 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 10,055 miles

Offside Outer Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 8,813 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 7,974 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson Xlh 883?

Based on 47,203 MOT tests across 3,976 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
432
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
3,976
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 217
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 169
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 150
reflector on motorcycle missing 145
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 135
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BU05 MVE is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 in Black with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.1% with a typical mileage of 8,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley-davidson Xlh 883 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 217 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 MVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson Xlh 883 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this Harley-davidson Xlh 883 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU05 MVE is a 2005 Harley-davidson Xlh 883, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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